A recent survey in the UK found that kids, ages 13-17, are already thinking about work/life balance. 81% of the kids surveyed are, at least. And 11% stated that they’ll look for jobs elsewhere if their boss asks them to put work before family. Perhaps the other 89% will just start their own company?

Speaking of kids starting businesses, an 18-year-old entrepreneur just posted a review of The ParentPreneur Edge on the book’s Amazon.com page. Talk about unexpected! He says he was 16 when he started his first retail business and was able to relate to the metaphors in the book through his own childhood. In addition, he found so much value in the business tips he is already re-reading it. Cool. THAT is why I wrote the book – to provide value.

Since we’re on the subject of entrepreneurial kids and providing value, I have to mention a fabulous organization called the National Foundation for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE, prounounced nifty). Julie Kantor runs the DC chapter and recently authored a great book on empowering kids into business called I Said Yes. The great thing about this program is that it is bringing schools and businesses together to provide opportunities for kids from low-income neighborhoods to learn how to start their own business. The success stories are impressive…check them out.

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